Security Team Lead
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
Job Description
As a Security Team Lead at Ubisoft Montréal, you will lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team within the Security Risk Management group. In this Security Team Lead role, you will guide incident response efforts, strengthen security monitoring, and ensure effective coordination across teams and leadership. As a Security Team Lead, you will support a distributed team of security analysts by combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership.
What you’ll do
Lead incident response and internal investigations through their full lifecycle, acting as a central point of coordination
Coordinate Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) activities with security teams, leadership, and external authorities when required
Aggregate and analyze security logs from multiple sources, producing clear and actionable reports for stakeholders
Develop and evolve the team vision aligned with company strategy for incident detection and response
Manage team capacity and priorities to ensure effective use of resources and timely resolution of incidents
Represent the SOC and DFIR team with internal partners across Security Operations and Security Risk Management
Foster a culture of trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving
Support team growth by identifying skill gaps, anticipating future needs, and proposing relevant training
Qualifications
Experience leading a distributed or remote security team with a focus on collaboration and accountability
Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and persistence during complex security cases
Hands-on expertise in cyber incident response and digital forensics
Ability to collect, correlate, and explain technical logs to non-technical audiences such as executives, legal, or HR teams
Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk and ELK Stack
Working knowledge of endpoint protection, EDR, IDS, DLP, and forensic tools
Basic capability in malware analysis and script de-obfuscation using tools like CyberChef or automated sandboxes
Relevant cybersecurity or incident response certifications considered an asset
Additional Information
Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.
Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.
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Security Team Lead
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
Job Description
As a Security Team Lead at Ubisoft Montréal, you will lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team within the Security Risk Management group. In this Security Team Lead role, you will guide incident response efforts, strengthen security monitoring, and ensure effective coordination across teams and leadership. As a Security Team Lead, you will support a distributed team of security analysts by combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership.
What you’ll do
Lead incident response and internal investigations through their full lifecycle, acting as a central point of coordination
Coordinate Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) activities with security teams, leadership, and external authorities when required
Aggregate and analyze security logs from multiple sources, producing clear and actionable reports for stakeholders
Develop and evolve the team vision aligned with company strategy for incident detection and response
Manage team capacity and priorities to ensure effective use of resources and timely resolution of incidents
Represent the SOC and DFIR team with internal partners across Security Operations and Security Risk Management
Foster a culture of trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving
Support team growth by identifying skill gaps, anticipating future needs, and proposing relevant training
Qualifications
Experience leading a distributed or remote security team with a focus on collaboration and accountability
Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and persistence during complex security cases
Hands-on expertise in cyber incident response and digital forensics
Ability to collect, correlate, and explain technical logs to non-technical audiences such as executives, legal, or HR teams
Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk and ELK Stack
Working knowledge of endpoint protection, EDR, IDS, DLP, and forensic tools
Basic capability in malware analysis and script de-obfuscation using tools like CyberChef or automated sandboxes
Relevant cybersecurity or incident response certifications considered an asset
Additional Information
Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.
Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.